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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Elinsky played in the youth ranks of local development side Cleveland United SC. While attending [[Rocky River High School (Ohio)|Rocky River High School]], she earned NSCAA All-American honors and was named 2013-2014 Gatorade Ohio Girls Soccer Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ohio Girls Soccer POY: Abby Elinsky |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2014/ohio-girls-soccer-poy-abby-elinsky |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en |date=February 6, 2014}}</ref> As a forward she scored a school-record 43 goals in 2013 to help the Rocky River Pirates win their first-ever state championship.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abby Elinsky Joins Illinois Soccer Program |url=https://fightingillini.com/news/2014/1/21/Abby_Elinsky_Joins_Illinois_Soccer_Program.aspx |website=University of Illinois Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
Elinsky played in the youth ranks of local development side Cleveland United SC. While attending [[Rocky River High School (Ohio)|Rocky River High School]], she earned NSCAA All-American honors and was named 2013-2014 Gatorade Ohio Girls Soccer Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ohio Girls Soccer POY: Abby Elinsky |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2014/ohio-girls-soccer-poy-abby-elinsky |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en |date=February 6, 2014}}</ref> As a forward she scored a school-record 43 goals in 2013 to help the Rocky River Pirates win their first-ever state championship.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abby Elinsky Joins Illinois Soccer Program |url=https://fightingillini.com/news/2014/1/21/Abby_Elinsky_Joins_Illinois_Soccer_Program.aspx |website=University of Illinois Athletics |date=January 21, 2014 |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== College === |
=== College === |
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Elinsky was drafted in the third round (30th overall) of the [[2018 NWSL College Draft]] by [[Houston Dash]] but was released two weeks prior to the start of the [[2018 National Women's Soccer League season|season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Three Tar Heels Selected In NWSL Draft |url=https://goheels.com/news/2018/1/18/womens-soccer-three-tar-heels-selected-in-nwsl-draft.aspx |website=University of North Carolina Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
Elinsky was drafted in the third round (30th overall) of the [[2018 NWSL College Draft]] by [[Houston Dash]] but was released two weeks prior to the start of the [[2018 National Women's Soccer League season|season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Three Tar Heels Selected In NWSL Draft |url=https://goheels.com/news/2018/1/18/womens-soccer-three-tar-heels-selected-in-nwsl-draft.aspx |website=University of North Carolina Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
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In March 2018, she was signed by [[Orlando Pride]] to a National Team Replacement contract and made her professional debut on April 15, coming on as a substitute away to [[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Culver |first1=Jordan |last2=USA |first2=Pro Soccer |title=Orlando Pride midfielder Abby Elinsky making most of National Team Player Replacement rule |url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/nwsl/orlando-pride/os-sp-abby-elinsky-national-team-player-replacement/ |website=Pro Soccer USA |date=April 5, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pride Fall 2-1 in Portland |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2018/04/16/pride-fall-2-1-portland |website=www.orlandocitysc.com}}</ref> |
In March 2018, she was signed by [[Orlando Pride]] to a National Team Replacement contract and made her professional debut on April 15, coming on as a substitute away to [[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Culver |first1=Jordan |last2=USA |first2=Pro Soccer |title=Orlando Pride midfielder Abby Elinsky making most of National Team Player Replacement rule |url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/nwsl/orlando-pride/os-sp-abby-elinsky-national-team-player-replacement/ |website=Pro Soccer USA |date=April 5, 2018 |access-date=April 12, 2019 |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412163245/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/nwsl/orlando-pride/os-sp-abby-elinsky-national-team-player-replacement/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pride Fall 2-1 in Portland |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2018/04/16/pride-fall-2-1-portland |website=www.orlandocitysc.com}}</ref> |
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In July 2018, Elinsky joined French [[Division 2 Féminine]] side [[ASPTT Albi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Abby Elinsky : " Je suis une joueuse polyvalente " - Asptt Albi |url=http://www.asptt-albi-football.fr/accueil/videos/846-abby-elinsky-je-suis-une-joueuse-polyvalente.html |website=www.asptt-albi-football.fr}}</ref> She made her debut for the team on September 9, starting in a 3–1 win over [[ASPV Strasbourg Féminine|ASPV Strasbourg]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Footofeminin match report: Strasbourg Vauban 1–3 Albi |url=https://www.statsfootofeminin.fr/match.php?id=22571 |website=www.statsfootofeminin.fr}}</ref> She scored her first goal for the club on October 6 in a 2–0 win over [[Toulouse FC (women)|Toulouse]], the start of a three-game scoring streak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Footofeminin match report: Albi 2–0 Toulouse |url=https://www.statsfootofeminin.fr/match.php?id=22595 |website=www.statsfootofeminin.fr}}</ref> She scored a total of six goals in 12 appearances before leaving in December 2018. |
In July 2018, Elinsky joined French [[Division 2 Féminine]] side [[ASPTT Albi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Abby Elinsky : " Je suis une joueuse polyvalente " - Asptt Albi |url=http://www.asptt-albi-football.fr/accueil/videos/846-abby-elinsky-je-suis-une-joueuse-polyvalente.html |website=www.asptt-albi-football.fr}}</ref> She made her debut for the team on September 9, starting in a 3–1 win over [[ASPV Strasbourg Féminine|ASPV Strasbourg]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Footofeminin match report: Strasbourg Vauban 1–3 Albi |url=https://www.statsfootofeminin.fr/match.php?id=22571 |website=www.statsfootofeminin.fr}}</ref> She scored her first goal for the club on October 6 in a 2–0 win over [[Toulouse FC (women)|Toulouse]], the start of a three-game scoring streak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Footofeminin match report: Albi 2–0 Toulouse |url=https://www.statsfootofeminin.fr/match.php?id=22595 |website=www.statsfootofeminin.fr}}</ref> She scored a total of six goals in 12 appearances before leaving in December 2018. |
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Latest revision as of 03:43, 20 December 2023
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Sydney Abigail Elinsky[1] | ||
Date of birth | January 8, 1996 | ||
Place of birth | West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014 | Illinois Fighting Illini | 20 | (2) |
2015–2017 | North Carolina Tar Heels | 62 | (3) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018 | Orlando Pride | 2 | (0) |
2018 | ASPTT Albi | 12 | (6) |
2019–2020 | Orlando Pride | 18 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 29, 2020 |
Sydney Abigail Elinsky (born January 8, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder.
Early life[edit]
Elinsky played in the youth ranks of local development side Cleveland United SC. While attending Rocky River High School, she earned NSCAA All-American honors and was named 2013-2014 Gatorade Ohio Girls Soccer Player of the Year.[2] As a forward she scored a school-record 43 goals in 2013 to help the Rocky River Pirates win their first-ever state championship.[3]
College[edit]
In 2014, she played at the University of Illinois in her freshman year before transferring to the University of North Carolina. As a Tar Heel she predominantly played as holding midfielder although she was noted for her versatility, sometimes playing in defense or as a forward.[4] She majored in exercise and sport science.[1]
Professional career[edit]
Elinsky was drafted in the third round (30th overall) of the 2018 NWSL College Draft by Houston Dash but was released two weeks prior to the start of the season.[5]
In March 2018, she was signed by Orlando Pride to a National Team Replacement contract and made her professional debut on April 15, coming on as a substitute away to Portland Thorns.[6][7]
In July 2018, Elinsky joined French Division 2 Féminine side ASPTT Albi.[8] She made her debut for the team on September 9, starting in a 3–1 win over ASPV Strasbourg.[9] She scored her first goal for the club on October 6 in a 2–0 win over Toulouse, the start of a three-game scoring streak.[10] She scored a total of six goals in 12 appearances before leaving in December 2018.
Elinsky returned to Orlando Pride for the 2019 season, and was signed to the senior roster on April 10 after impressing new head coach Marc Skinner in preseason.[11] She was waived at the end of the 2020 season and made available on the re-entry wire but was not picked up.[12][13]
Career statistics[edit]
College[edit]
Club | Season | Apps | Goals |
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Illinois Fighting Illini | 2014 | 20 | 2 |
North Carolina Tar Heels | 2015 | 19 | 0 |
2016 | 21 | 1 | |
2017 | 22 | 2 | |
Career totals | 82 | 5 |
Club[edit]
- As of match played October 17, 2020.
Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Other | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Orlando Pride | 2018 | NWSL | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
ASPTT Albi | 2018–19 | D2F | 12 | 6 | — | — | 12 | 6 | ||
Orlando Pride | 2019 | NWSL | 18 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 0 | ||
2020 | — | — | 4[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||
Totals | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
Career totals | 32 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 6 |
Honors[edit]
College[edit]
North Carolina Tar Heels
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Abby Elinsky - Women's Soccer". University of North Carolina Athletics.
- ^ "Ohio Girls Soccer POY: Abby Elinsky". USA TODAY High School Sports. February 6, 2014.
- ^ "Abby Elinsky Joins Illinois Soccer Program". University of Illinois Athletics. January 21, 2014.
- ^ Tolar, Alicia (January 31, 2018). "Know Your Dash - Abby Elinsky". Dynamo Theory.
- ^ "Three Tar Heels Selected In NWSL Draft". University of North Carolina Athletics.
- ^ Culver, Jordan; USA, Pro Soccer (April 5, 2018). "Orlando Pride midfielder Abby Elinsky making most of National Team Player Replacement rule". Pro Soccer USA. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "Pride Fall 2-1 in Portland". www.orlandocitysc.com.
- ^ "Abby Elinsky : " Je suis une joueuse polyvalente " - Asptt Albi". www.asptt-albi-football.fr.
- ^ "Footofeminin match report: Strasbourg Vauban 1–3 Albi". www.statsfootofeminin.fr.
- ^ "Footofeminin match report: Albi 2–0 Toulouse". www.statsfootofeminin.fr.
- ^ Citro, Michael (April 10, 2019). "Orlando Pride Announce 2019 Opening Day Roster". The Mane Land.
- ^ "Eight NWSL Players Available on the Re-Entry Wire". www.nwslsoccer.com.
- ^ "Racing Louisville FC Acquires Cheyna Matthews Off Re-Entry Wire". www.nwslsoccer.com.
External links[edit]
- NWSL player profile
- UNC bio
- Illinois bio
- Abby Elinsky at Soccerway
- 1996 births
- Living people
- American women's soccer players
- North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer players
- Houston Dash draft picks
- Orlando Pride players
- National Women's Soccer League players
- Soccer players from Ohio
- Sportspeople from West Chester, Pennsylvania
- People from Rocky River, Ohio
- Sportspeople from Cuyahoga County, Ohio
- Women's association football midfielders
- Illinois Fighting Illini women's soccer players
- Rocky River High School (Ohio) alumni
- 21st-century American women
- American women's soccer biography stubs